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Regenerated tear glands
Wednesday, October 16 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
Scientists from Japan have successfully regenerated fully functioning bioengineered tear glands A team of researchers from the Tokyo University of...
Read MoreShamir is coming to Canada
Monday, October 14 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
The Israeli lens manufacturer Shamir is coming to Canada with the launch of Shamir Canada Inc “Our organizational phase is done, and we have...
Read MoreAlmost 13,000 people attended the 25th edition of Vision Expo West
Wednesday, October 9 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
The number of attendees increased by 5% (according to preliminary figures) at the 25th edition of Vision Expo West, held October 2–5 at the Sands...
Read MoreNew laser to treat eye diseases
Monday, October 7 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
A new laser gives hope to people with certain severe eye diseases “This new laser with yellow light is currently the only one of its caliber in...
Read MoreiPhone turns into a medical device
Sunday, October 6 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
A team of Boston researchers has devised a system for capturing photos of the retina using an iPhone Until now, attempts to use the iPhone to...
Read MoreCanadian researchers caution against mercury
Wednesday, October 2 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
We should all eat fish It promotes healthy eyes because of the fatty acids it contains Yet, it also contains mercury And mercury is damaging to the...
Read MoreRegistration numbers for Vision Expo West have grown
Monday, September 30 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
Just a few days before the official opening, the organizers of Vision Expo West have noticed an increase in pre-registrations, particularly for the...
Read MoreKirk Originals under new management
Monday, September 30 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
The founders of Kirk Originals Ltd, Jason and Karen Kirk, have resigned from the company to launch a new venture Kirk Originals will continue to...
Read MoreAnd the winners are…
Friday, September 27 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
Eyecare professionals showed up in droves yesterday for the official launch of Silmo 2013 A strong turnout and a lively ambiance marked the start of...
Read MorePromising treatment for macular degeneration
Wednesday, September 25 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
In trials using mice, a new class of drugs has proven highly effective at helping to reduce the abnormal blood vessels responsible for vision loss...
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